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US midterms are on Tuesday. The result might affect Milei

US midterms are on Tuesday. The result might affect Milei

Following the presidential elections in Brazil and Israel, Javier Milei’s government is now turning its attention to the US midterm elections on...

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No currency run is expected in 2027, says Argentina’s Central Bank

No currency run is expected in 2027, says Argentina’s Central Bank

Officials at the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) provided key insights into economic activity, inflation and the challenges facing...

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IMF backs Milei government measures to boost growth, domestic demand

IMF backs Milei government measures to boost growth, domestic demand

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed with Javier Milei’s administration on four areas of action to translate macroeconomic stabilization...

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Argentina-US trade deal can unlock opportunities, but Congress must approve it

Argentina-US trade deal can unlock opportunities, but Congress must approve it

Bilateral relations between Argentina and the United States are at an unprecedented point in their history, driven by close geopolitical alignment...

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Energy, competitiveness and trade: keys to driving Argentina’s growth

Energy, competitiveness and trade: keys to driving Argentina’s growth

Argentina’s economic outlook was mixed at the end of 2026, as an export boom in commodities coincided with rising unemployment, a slowdown in...

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Brazilian markets crash following Lula’s reelection. What’s the impact in Argentina?

Brazilian markets crash following Lula’s reelection. What’s the impact in Argentina?

The reelection of current Brazilian President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva, who defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 25 runoff, triggered a...

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Brazil’s economic challenges after the Lula–Bolsonaro runoff

Brazil’s economic challenges after the Lula–Bolsonaro runoff

Whether incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva or opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro wins Sunday’s runoff, the next president will face...

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Wages and consumer confidence improve, but is it too late?

Wages and consumer confidence improve, but is it too late?

Javier Milei’s government is seeking to reassure markets amid growing concerns that an economic recession may be just around the corner, while...

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Canadian miners eye Argentina, seek ‘Andean financial corridor’

Canadian mining companies are increasingly interested in expanding their operations in Argentina, with a view to creating an “Andean financial...

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Argentina’s recession looks inevitable after August data

Argentina’s recession looks inevitable after August data

Although September’s economic activity figures have yet to be released, August’s data suggest that Argentina is on track to enter a technical...

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Argentina’s country risk hits its highest level in 11 months

There are two reasons why 2027 is already raising concerns among investors holding Argentine government bonds. The first is that the sources of...

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Exports reach US$77 billion as Argentina posts another trade surplus

Argentine exports continue to grow, fueled by the commodities boom sweeping the region. In September, exports reached US$10 billion, up 23.5%...

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‘Mining is where Argentina has attracted the most foreign investor interest’

Argentina’s mining industry is experiencing a strong resurgence, driven by a boom in exports and the growing appeal of new projects, particularly...

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Latin America’s exports surge 20%: a new commodity boom looming?

Despite a year marked by geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the war in the Middle East and the trade war between China and the U.S., recent data...

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Milei’s image improves slightly, but government and economy ratings worsen

Although the presidential election is still a year away, Javier Milei’s prospects for reelection in October 2027 are a source of concern for...

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Beyond China: Argentina can deepen trade with five strategic Asian markets

Argentine exports are experiencing an unprecedented boom in recent years, driven by a surge in hydrocarbon production, mining, and a record grain...

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Inflation rises to 1.9% in September, marking a rebound

Inflation in Argentina in September rose to 1.9%, according to a report published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses...

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Argentina on the brink of an energy ‘golden age.’ Can it become a global player?

Hydrocarbon production in Argentina began in 1922 with the creation of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (in Spanish, YPF), the world’s first...

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Argentina’s Central Bank and auditors clash over gold reserves

Argentina’s National Audit Office (AGN), the public-sector oversight body, has raised questions about the management of the Central Bank of...

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Buenos Aires water company privatized after 20 years of state management

A group of Argentine, Brazilian, and Dutch firms acquired 90% of the shares of the public water and sanitation utility company Agua y Saneamientos...

08.10.2026 200

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Market considers economy in recession as it curtails 2026 growth prospects

Market analysts agree that the Argentine economy will grow much less than originally estimated in 2026, with many estimating that the economy is...

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Economic recovery still pending: 7 in 10 name the economy as their top problem

At the beginning of the year, Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated on repeated occasions that the “best 18 months” Argentina had seen in “recent...

06.10.2026 90

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Exports, exchange rate, bilateral affairs: how a Bolsonaro win could impact Argentina-Brazil ties

Senator and Liberal Party leader Flávio Bolsonaro’s unexpected win in the Brazilian elections on Sunday was well received by the market, as...

05.10.2026 100

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Argentina draws German interest. Elections, economic turbulence hold it back

German companies have had a presence in Argentina since the mid-19th century, when Siemens installed a telegraph network along the railway. Over the...

04.10.2026 100

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Investment announcements fail to calm markets as country risk hits 2026 high

The “Argentina Week” that took place in Paris over the last few days was filled with investment announcements and government initiatives to...

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IMF praises Argentina’s ‘progress’ but says growth should be better ‘distributed’

Fresh off the heels of a new technical mission in Argentina, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) once again backed President Javier Milei’s...

01.10.2026 150

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Argentina on brink of recession despite growth in August, experts say

Economic activity surveys for August will likely deliver good and bad news for the government. The good news is that market analysts agree that the...

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Colombia returns to IMF as fiscal deficit projects record numbers

Less than two months after taking office, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed that country authorities are negotiating financial...

29.09.2026 100

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Argentina is experiencing an export boom. How much are provinces benefitting?

Argentina’s economy is currently a two-faced creature. While exports linked to oil, agriculture, and mining are seeing record numbers, real economy...

28.09.2026 80

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From dual currencies to crypto. Is Argentina a blueprint for the stablecoin future?

Argentina’s long-standing obsession with the U.S. dollar is the product of repeated economic crises and chronic inflation.  It is also one of the...

26.09.2026 250

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Country risk over 600 points as US hikes interest rates

The JPMorgan EMBI index for Argentina, known as “country risk,” has been rising in recent weeks due to uncertainty surrounding next year’s...

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Poverty in Argentina rises to 32%, while destitution hits 7.5%

Poverty rose to 32% during the first half of 2026, according to official data published Thursday by the INDEC statistics bureau based on a survey of...

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Polywork on the rise: 1 in 10 Argentines have at least two jobs

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Good news for Milei: Argentine agro-industry projects new record for 2027

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Export boom not enough to offset industry, commerce drop

Thanks to the surge in oil, mining and agricultural commodity prices, Argentina currently enjoys its strongest terms of trade in its history. This...

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Milei and the IMF say debt delinquency is no threat to the economy. Experts disagree

While it clearly became a problem by mid-2025, it was not until a few months ago that President Javier Milei’s administration began offering...

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Job insecurity surges: unemployment climbs as informal work hits 18-year high

A new snapshot of Argentina’s labor market showed that conditions continued to deteriorate during the second quarter of 2026, driven by rising...

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Inflation, growth, and exchange rate. How does the 2027 budget compare to last year?

The most eagerly awaited economic projections in the 2027 budget were those the government outlined for key variables: inflation, the dollar-peso...

17.09.2026 100

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Monotributo, from labor ‘patch’ to pension system threat

The monotributo, a tax regime that was once intended as a temporary solution for small businesses and self-employed workers, has become the elephant...

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Can Vaca Muerta solve a historic problem of Argentine agriculture?

It is well known that the rapid growth of Vaca Muerta is positioning the field to become a central economic engine for Argentina. What may be less...

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Argentina LNG could be an economic turning point. It’s also an urban challenge

Argentina LNG is a major energy project that would enable the conversion of unconventional gas from the Vaca Muerta field into liquefied natural gas...

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Not even the oil boom can stop private sector job loss

Private sector registered employment fell again to close the first half of 2026. According to labor ministry data, monthly registered employment in...

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Inflation drops to 1.7% in August, the lowest in 14 months

Inflation in Argentina in August dropped to 17%, according to a report published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses...

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Industry at pandemic levels as sector registers worst drop in 16 months

The manufacturing sector took a heavy hit in July, further prolonging the crisis it has been experiencing since the implementation of President Javier...

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Economic plan has drained salaries more than official data shows

Reported wages in both the public and private sectors are among the indicators hardest hit since President Javier Milei took office. Official figures...

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Vaca Muerta has oil companies thinking twice about ‘Sea Lion’

President Javier Milei’s decision to tighten sanctions against foreign companies operating in the Sea Lion exploration project around the Malvinas...

07.09.2026 100

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IMF deepens footprint in Latin America, which holds nearly half of all loans

The relationship between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has historically been a rocky affair of ups...

06.09.2026 100

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Argentine auto industry struggles while Chinese EVs gain ground

Recent data from Argentina’s automotive industry paint a mixed picture. While the sector as a whole has not managed to return to last year’s...

04.09.2026 90

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Despite inbound tourism growth, sector continues to drain country coffers

After a 2025 marked by record numbers of Argentines traveling abroad — and a corresponding record outflow of foreign currency — the latest data...

03.09.2026 100

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Industry protests, falling tax revenue place economic activity in the spotlight

The lack of a sustained economic recovery, the main problem with President Javier Milei’s economic plan, has once again taken center stage. Total...

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